Donald Bedell
June 5, 1932 - August 4, 2019
DONALD (DON) BEDELL, 87, of Middletown, NY passed away on August 4, 2019 after a long illness. Don was born in the Town of Greenville to Elizabeth and Frank Bedell on June 5, 1932. Don married the love of his life, Doris Olsen Bedell in March 1956. He went to Port Jervis High School, worked on the family dairy farm for many years. Don was a former business partner of A&M Truck Center. He worked as a truck and bus mechanic, last as a supervisor of the bus garage for Goshen Central School District, from which he retired. Don is survived by Doris, his loving wife of 63 years, two children: Bruce Bedell of Benson, NC, and Janet (Joseph) Gallo of Middletown, NY. Also four grandchildren: Shawn Bedell of Fargo, ND, Anna Bedell of E. Grand Forks, MN, and Nicholas and Michael Gallo of Middletown, NY. Also sister-in-law Thelma (Guy) Finkbeiner of Kerhonkson, NY and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, brothers: Bernard (Rusty) and Vincent, and sisters: Frances Russel, Elizabeth Trautlein and Theresa Cherry. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice for their kindness and wonderful care of Don.
DONALD (DON) BEDELL, 87, of Middletown, NY passed away on August 4, 2019 after a long illness. Don was born in the Town of Greenville to Elizabeth and Frank Bedell on June 5, 1932. Don married the love of his life, Doris Olsen Bedell in March... View Obituary & Service Information